More old school pics of Atco!!!!!

[AtcoDave]

and some more!!!

[i/sacamaro]

Well I received an answer to what happened to the Pro Stock Pinto that was crashed. Dave Ley informed me that the Healey part of the team worked for Tasca. I think he built engines for Tasca and yes the same Tasca family that is currently racing Funny Cars.

Anyway Dave said Healey lost control of the car at the top end and skidded off the track. Back then there were no guardrails so the car skipped into the grass and dirt and then began to cartwheel over and over again. Dave stated that it was as high as the telephone poles when it flipped over. He noted the driver walked away with just a small cut on his finger. Mr. Ley added that the car was relatively new and had only been out a few times prior to the accident.

I post a pic and a question and get an answer within two days!! Thanks again Dave!!

Dave Ley is the Man! Many racers in D1 owe a lot to him and Gloria.

[onelowc10]

When did they get rid of that tube? I thought I remembered it in the early 80s being used in my high school days. I used to go there with the Suttons and there 6 cyl. camaro when I was little. Any pics of them?

[TimeSlipBitch22]

I really like the "Check Dial In" sign. I think we should bring that sign back.

[Qwik Cobra]

Looks like the Bikes are Staged on the Rear tires. The Tree looks alot closer back then too.

[AtcoDave]

Couple more pics.

[AtcoDave]

More pics courtesy of the Ronald Lyles website.

[AtcoDave]

A few more:

The Grump taking on The Ramchargers!

[AtcoDave]

This is from 1967:

[wrandel]

So nice to see those vintage racing pictures.